The Ogun State Police Command has opened an investigation into allegations of a violent confrontation between officers of the Igbesa Division and students of the Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), following reports that several students, including the Students’ Union President, were allegedly assaulted and left injured.
According to the police, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, has ordered a “comprehensive investigation” to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, which sparked unrest within the institution and surrounding communities.
The tension reportedly escalated on Wednesday night when angry students stormed a police station in protest over the alleged attack.
The protest followed claims that officers had violently assaulted students during an operation linked to the institution, leaving multiple victims hospitalised.
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In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the command confirmed awareness of the incident involving officers attached to the Igbesa Division and students of Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH).
“The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, has ordered an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident,” the statement said.
The Ogun State Police Command assured the public that due process would be followed and pledged disciplinary action against any officer found culpable.
“The Command assures the public that the matter is receiving prompt attention and that due process will be strictly followed. Where misconduct is established, appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken,” the statement added.
Authorities also appealed for calm, urging students and residents to remain peaceful while investigations continue.
Meanwhile, eyewitness accounts and student sources alleged that police officers stormed the institution and used force against students, including the Students’ Union President, resulting in serious injuries.
Videos circulating online reportedly showed injured students and a large crowd protesting at the police station.
The exact trigger of the confrontation remains unclear as investigations continue.
School management officials were also seen in video footage appealing for calm, with assurances that injured students would receive medical treatment at nearby hospitals, including teaching and federal medical facilities.
The incident has sparked widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing concern over alleged excessive use of force and calling for accountability.
It has also renewed public debate about recurring allegations of police brutality in Nigeria, despite reforms promised in the aftermath of the #EndSARS protests.
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